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Definition amenable in American English

amenable adjective

adjective
/əˈminəb(ə)l/
1

willing to do something or to agree with someone

Example

He seemed perfectly amenable last night.

Example

European leaders were more amenable to the idea.

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2

capable of being treated or dealt with in a particular way

Example

Matters of this type are not amenable to legislation.

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Definition amenable in American English